Friday, January 22, 2010

Black Cat Vocab.

1.Solicit:(V)-to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request,formal application,etc.

2.Mad:(Adj)-mentally disturbed; deranged;insane;demented.

3.Succinct:(Adj)-expressed in few words;concise;terse.

4.Phantasm:(N)-an illusory likeness of something.

5.Docile:(Adj)-easily managed or handled

6.Disposition:(N)-the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood;characteristic attitude.

7.Sagacious:(Adj)-having or showing keen discernment,and judgement.

8.Paltry:(Adj)-lacking in importance or worth; trivial

9.Gossamer:(N)-something delicate,light,or flimsy.

10.Fidelity:(N)-faithfulness to obligations,duties,or observances.

11.Procure:(V)- to get by special effort;obtain or acquire.

12.Allusion:(N)-the act of alluding;indirect reference.

13.Intemperance:(N)-excessive use of alcoholic beverages.

14.Maltreat:(V):-to treat in a rough or cruel way;abuse.

15.Scruple:(N)-a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.

16.Malevolence:(N)-ill will;malice;hatred.

17.Atrocity:(N)-the quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked,cruel,or brutal.

18.Debauch:(N)-a period of wanton self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol.

19.Sentiment:(N)-a mental feeling;emotion.

20.Remorse:(N)-deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.

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